Dam KS02510

VERDIGRIS RIVER· Montgomery, Kansas· Built 1937· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02510 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length154 ft
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.6K acre-ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDKS02510

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

COFFEYVILLE, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02510?

Dam KS02510 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dam KS02510?

Dam KS02510 is owned by COFFEYVILLE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02510 built?

Dam KS02510 was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS02510?

Dam KS02510 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS02510?

Dam KS02510 has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.